Using Floral Foam
Floral foam has a wicking action that helps the flower stem take up water, therefore maximizing the life of your cut flowers. It also provides more versatility for designing.
Choose a container that allow water to be added to keep the foam and flowers hydrated.
Cut your foam to fit your container, allowing the foam to extend about 1 inch above the top of the container.
Place the dry foam in a sink or dishpan with about 2 quarts of water mixed with flower food. This is enough so the dry foam can float freely. Leave in the water until it sinks on its own. Pushing it down will form air pockets that reduce flower life.
Before creating a design using floral foam, give your flowers a fresh start by cutting about 1/2-1 inch from each stem. Cut at an angle so stems insert easily into the foam. Remove any foliage from the bottom of the stem.
Choose a container that allow water to be added to keep the foam and flowers hydrated.
Cut your foam to fit your container, allowing the foam to extend about 1 inch above the top of the container.
Place the dry foam in a sink or dishpan with about 2 quarts of water mixed with flower food. This is enough so the dry foam can float freely. Leave in the water until it sinks on its own. Pushing it down will form air pockets that reduce flower life.
Before creating a design using floral foam, give your flowers a fresh start by cutting about 1/2-1 inch from each stem. Cut at an angle so stems insert easily into the foam. Remove any foliage from the bottom of the stem.
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